Tech Assistant-Radiology

salinasvalleyhealth; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Radiology Support Specialist in Salinas, CA. Under supervision, you will use the PACS system to transmit and print CDs of imaging studies, assist patients in procedures, and help transport and prep patients for exams.

You will perform clerical duties like registering patients, confirming appointments, and entering orders into the system, ensuring accurate patient charts. Responsibilities include scheduling exams, greeting patients, digitizing films, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required within 6 months of hire.
• 1–2 years of recent radiology support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PACS and ability to assist with patient transport and prep.

Responsibilities

• Use the PACS system to transmit and print CD's of patient imaging studies.
• Assist patients by lifting and moving them to and from procedural areas.
• Assist technologists with PACS, room cleaning and patient prep.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or assisted walking.
• Register/pre-register patients for procedures and pre-logs exams.
• Enter exams into the computer system and verify orders.
• Greet patients, confirm exam details and schedule exams as needed.
• Digitize films and send images to PACS; file x-ray jackets and prepare patient charts for procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

PACS system

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PACS system

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department:

Under supervision of the Tech Assistant Supervisor, uses the PACS system to transmit and print/burn CD'S of patient imaging studies, transports and assists patients, assists in lifting and moving patients, filing x-ray jackets. Performs routine clerical functions such as: Registering and pre-registering patients, appointment confirmations, answering phones, inputting patient data into computer system, prepares patient charts for procedures, provide necessary consents and questionnaires for patients, performs limited scheduling. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the department. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment and performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.

Licensure:

Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. New hires and transfers have up to 6 months from date of hire/transfer to obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification and must remain continually current.

Experience:

One (1) to two (2) years of recent experience is preferred. Medical terminology is strongly preferred.

Department Specific Duties:

• Uses the PACS system to transmit and print/burn CD's of patient imaging studies.
• May assist patients by lifting and moving them off and on the procedural surfaces and prepares patients for procedures.
• Assists technologists with PACS, room cleaning and patient prep.
• May transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or assisted walking.
• Registers/pre-registers patients for procedures and exams. Pre-logs patients.
• Enters exams into computer system.
• Reviews orders for the following day and verify order coincides with exam scheduled.
• Greets, identifies and confirms exam with patient. Confirms patient appointments.
• Schedules patient exams as needed. Answers all telephone calls promptly and courteously using script when provided.
• Digitizes films and sends images to PACS. Performs miscellaneous duties such as filing of x-ray jackets, print/burn CD's for patient imaging studies.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate of the age of the patient.
• Assists physicians with viewing images on PACS system.
• Records all subpoenas, legal documentation for the Radiology Department.
• Prepares current days' schedule.
• Prepares patient charts for Interventional procedures, provides necessary consents and questionnaire for patients. Scans in signed MD orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Evening Shift
• FTE: 0.7
• Scheduled Hours: 28

The hourly rate for this position is $28.79 -$36.49. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!